What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Rochdale via Glasgow Central and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

The distance between East Kilbride and Rochdale is 246 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Rochdale bus from?

East Kilbride to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Rochdale train from?

East Kilbride to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Rochdale bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Rochdale train arrive?

East Kilbride to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Rochdale is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from East Kilbride to Rochdale.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Rochdale?

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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East Kilbride to Rochdale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Kilbride to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
5h 2m
£86–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 44m
£32–52
Drive 194.9 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Rochdalecar 194.9 mi
3h 42m
£48–69
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 14m
£61–159
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Boltontrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
5h 39m
£76–137
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 27m
£75–193
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
7h 41m
£64–145
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 20m
£74–185

East Kilbride to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 244.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Rochdale via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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